| POTENTIAL HAZARDS |
| HEALTH |
| · TOXIC; may be fatal if
inhaled. |
| · Vapors are extremely irritating and
corrosive. |
| · Contact with gas or liquefied gas may cause burns,
severe injury and/or frostbite. |
| · Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or
toxic gases. |
| · Runoff from fire control may cause
pollution. |
| FIRE OR EXPLOSION |
| · Some may burn, but none ignite
readily. |
| · Vapors from liquefied gas are initially heavier
than air and spread along ground. |
| · Some of these materials may react violently with
water. |
| · Containers may explode when heated. |
| · Ruptured cylinders may rocket. |
| PUBLIC SAFETY |
| · CALL Emergency Response Telephone Number on
Shipping Paper first. If Shipping Paper not available or no answer, refer
to appropriate telephone number listed on the inside back
cover. |
| · Isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least
100 to 200 meters (330 to 660 feet) in all directions. |
| · Keep unauthorized personnel away. |
| · Stay upwind. |
| · Many gases are heavier than air and will spread
along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements,
tanks). |
| · Keep out of low areas. |
| · Ventilate closed spaces before
entering. |
| PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING |
| · Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA). |
| · Wear chemical protective clothing which is
specifically recommended by the manufacturer. It may provide little or no
thermal protection. |
| · Structural firefighters' protective clothing
provides limited protection in fire situations ONLY; it is not effective
in spill situations. |
| EVACUATION |
| Spill |
| · See the Table of Initial Isolation and Protective
Action Distances for highlighted substances. For non-highlighted
substances, increase, in the downwind direction, as necessary, the
isolation distance shown under "PUBLIC SAFETY". |
| Fire |
| · If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a
fire, ISOLATE for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions; also, consider
initial evacuation for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all
directions. |
| EMERGENCY RESPONSE |
| FIRE |
| Small Fires |
| · Dry chemical or CO2. |
| Large Fires |
| · Water spray, fog or regular foam. |
| · Move containers from fire area if you can do it
without risk. |
| · Do not get water inside containers. |
| · Damaged cylinders should be handled only by
specialists. |
| Fire involving Tanks |
| · Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned
hose holders or monitor nozzles. |
| · Cool containers with flooding quantities of water
until well after fire is out. |
| · Do not direct water at source of leak or safety
devices; icing may occur. |
| · Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from
venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. |
| · ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in
fire. |
| SPILL OR LEAK |
| · Fully encapsulating, vapor protective clothing
should be worn for spills and leaks with no fire. |
| · Do not touch or walk through spilled
material. |
| · Stop leak if you can do it without
risk. |
| · If possible, turn leaking containers so that gas
escapes rather than liquid. |
| · Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or
confined areas. |
| · Do not direct water at spill or source of
leak. |
| · Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor
cloud drift. Avoid allowing water runoff to contact spilled
material. |
| · Isolate area until gas has dispersed. |
| FIRST AID |
| · Move victim to fresh air. |
| · Call 911 or emergency medical service. |
| · Apply artificial respiration if victim is not
breathing. |
| · Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim
ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the
aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper
respiratory medical device. |
| · Administer oxygen if breathing is
difficult. |
| · Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and
shoes. |
| · In case of contact with liquefied gas, thaw frosted
parts with lukewarm water. |
| · In case of contact with substance, immediately
flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 20
minutes. |
| · Keep victim warm and quiet. |
| · Keep victim under observation. |
| · Effects of contact or inhalation may be
delayed. |
| · Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the
material(s) involved, and take precautions to protect
themselves. |
